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What, to the Slave, Is the Fourth of July, is one of Frederick Douglass' classics.

The Nation's Problem is one of Frederick Douglass' classic speeches.

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who was largely responsible for shaping Western philosophy as it is known today.  Aristotle, who was one of Plato’s students and would later tutor Alexander the Great, was also regarded as the world’s first scientist and his many writings are still revered today.  This edition of On the Heavens includes a table of contents. 

Francis Bacon was an English philosopher and scientist who served as both the Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England.  Bacon was the main figure behind the theory of empiricism which states that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.  This edition of The New Organon includes a table of contents.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 1864) was one of Americas most famous writers. Best known for the classic book The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne also wrote many other well known books and short stories including The House of the Seven Gables and Young Goodman Brown. Hawthornes writing centers around moral issues...

G.K. Chesterton was an English writer, theologian and poet.  Chesterton, also known as the prince of paradox, wrote on a vast variety of subjects using an unorthodox yet interesting writing style.  This edition of Thomas Carlyle includes a table of contents.

The Creeds of Christendom: Volume 1 The History of Creeds is a massive work by Philip Schaff, and is the first in a three volume set.

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of the nineteenth century.  With classics such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson is still one of the most widely read authors today.  This edition of Markheim includes a table of contents.

Herman Melville was one of the greatest writers during the American Renaissance.  Melville’s unique style helped produce classics in many different genres.  This edition of The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids includes a table of contents. 

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation. The Tower of London is a classic historical novel.

Ann Radcliffe was an English author best known for her Gothic novels. Radcliffe is considered one of the founders of the Gothic literature and her classic books helped popularize the genre.  Radcliffe's best known work is The Mysteries of Udolpho which is also notable for playing a big part in Jane...

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of the nineteenth century.  With classics such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson is still one of the most widely read authors today.  This edition of Ballads includes a table of contents.

John Stuart Mill was a prominent English philosopher and political economist in the 19th century.  Mill is considered to be one of the most influential liberal thinkers in history and he was a significant contributor to many fields such as social theory, political theory, and political economy. Mill...

Plantation Life Before Emancipation, written by a Georgian minister, recounts what life was like before the Civil War.